Director Of Care Ltd

Closure Date: August 19, 2026 11:59PM

Position #: 129223

Union: Out of Scope

Bargaining Unit: OOS - Cupar & District Nursing Home T&C

City/Town: Cupar

Facility: Cupar & District Nursing Home

Department: CDNH-RESIDENT CARE

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: August 25, 2026

Expected End Date: N/A

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: In a 1 week rotation : 5 shift(s) of 7.5 hours

Multi-Facility: No

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary: Per SAHO OOS Rates

Profile Description: 

Cupar & District Nursing Home Inc., located 45 minutes northeast of Regina and an affiliate of the SHA, is seeking a Permanent Full Time OUT OF SCOPE DIRECTOR OF CARE, who will be responsible for the Resident Care operations of this 45 bed long term care facility.

Job Description: 

The Director of Care (DOC) is accountable for the administration of Resident Care and Recreation Departments by effectively and efficiently developing, maintaining and delivery such services to residents and their families within the philosophy, policies and objectives established by the Board of Directors of Cupar & District Nursing Home Inc.

Nature & Scope:

The Director of Care will: assist the Executive Director in the management of all aspects of the Nursing Department including the efficient use of physical, financial and human resources; ensure the provision of quality care through effective and efficient program delivery, staff training and education and complete and timely resident reporting.

Responsible for departmental planning; RN/RPN/LPN scheduling (or schedule input/monitoring); staff appraisals; creating and implementing policies/procedures; organizing charts/care plans/quality assurance; meeting resident care and medical needs; self and staff education; open/positive communication (role model); coordinates disciplines; assisting in budget review for own departments; effective utilization of staff and supplies/equipment; directing and coordinating resident care with other disciplines/departments/agencies; staff meetings within Director of Care jurisdiction and other; other duties as assigned. Responsible to adhere to facility Collective Agreements, disciplinary actions and other Human Resource activities and coordinate discipline and coordinate discipline and other activities with the Executive Director. The position may be required to work RN/RPN/LPN shift(s) if insufficient staffing is available and to be on-call (stand-by). In the absence of the Executive Director, the incumbent assumes for the facility operation. Provide information reports to the Board of Cupar & District Nursing Home Inc. and attend meetings of the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

• Proven administrative and management experience in health care delivery with a demonstrated understanding and commitment to Long Term Care

• Awareness of the needs of geriatric residents, infections control practices, principles of adult education and quality improvement

• Demonstrated leadership, planning, time management and communication skills

• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; a familiarity with MDS and Care Organizer an asset

• Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements

• Ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment

Experience:

• 5+ years experience in healthcare organization and community health service

• Minimum of 3 years management experience ideally in long-term care

Licenses: 

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

  Education and Training:

• Nursing Diploma

• Health Care Administration Diploma

• Undergraduate degree in Health or Social Sciences 

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable.

• Leadership Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies: 

• Advanced- Computer skills
• Advanced- Analytical skills 
• Advanced- Interpersonal skills
• Advanced- Financial skills
• Adavced- Leadership skills
• Advanced- Communication skills 
• Advanced- Critical thinking skills

  Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to direct and facilitate change
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Superior interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system

Other Information: 

• Cupar is located approximately 79 km northeast of Regina

• For more information on the town of Cupar please visit https://townofcupar.com/pages/home.php

Hiring Manager:  Kallichuk, Kyla